I have a Disco 2 and love the truck. Its great off road, comfortable, powerful, and hauls alot of gear. BUT. The friggen thing is always having something go wrong and its always a grand or more to sort it out. Usually never something that will leave you stranded but stuff you need to get sorted if you use it everyday. Fuel economy if you get a gas engine is crap, great powerful V8 but it sucks fuel. LR3s are still quite pricy but capable.

Nothing wrong with the early 4runners or Land Cruisers, I would look for a diesel if you can.

If all you need is a pavement queen then neither of these trucks is a good choice.

what he said. I guy who worked for me had a disco. was always in the shop. otherwise not bad. I'd go for the Toyota myself.

The real Army, composed entirely of young enthusiasts in camouflage uniforms, from whom impossible efforts would be demanded and to whom all sorts of tricks would be taught. That's the army in which I should like to fight.” ― Jean Lartéguy

When I was in Tanzania most of the guides used Land Cruisers - they revered the Land Rovers, but said the same thing about the shop time and the expense of upkeep. They seemed to reserve them for the more gnarly off-road stuff. Although the roads in Tanzania are generally pretty rough. My neighbors sons are currently on an adventure using an older Land Cruiser - I got to observe process of readying it for a trip from the PNW to Patagonia. Here's their blog with some shots of the vehicle ---> http://offbelay-americas.com/2014/06/15 ... adventure/

Joan of Arc went to battle with nothingbut the voices in her headand a well-sharpened sword ~ Charlotte

Between your two picks I would go for an FJ-80. Prices have dropped substantially in my area. I saw a two-owner 1993 FJ-80, unmolested (seems like they all have hokey 'custom' work done to them at this point of their life), 180k miles, with recent work done (shocks, tires, waterpump, alternator, battery all done recently at a reputable offroad toyota specialist shop) on the market for $4,800. If there was truth behind the advertisement that's a steal. Seems like only a few years ago a comparable truck would sell for nearly 10k.

I am currently on the hunt for a Left Hand Drive Land Rover Discovery here in the UK to export to Madagascar this August when I move out there. Currently leaning towards a 300 TDI. Can't wait to get it expedition ready!

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